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# [Design Hints for Inheritance in Java](https://phamduyhieu.com/design-hints-for-inheritance-in-java?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Some hints that we have found useful when using inheritance. I. Place common operations and fields in the superclass. Instead of replicating each field in subclasses, we should put common fields and methods on the superclass. II. Don’t use protected...

Mar 13, 2022 · 3 min read · phamduyhieu.com  
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